Philander Smith College
Private nonprofit, 4-year
900 W. Daisy Bates Drive, Little Rock, AR 72202-3799
Quick Facts
842
Total Enrollment
32%
Graduation Rate
$25,254
Median Earnings (6yr)
$13,014
In-State Tuition
$15,360
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Philander Smith College
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's |
Location
| Address | 900 W. Daisy Bates Drive |
| City | Little Rock, AR |
| ZIP Code | 72202-3799 |
| County | Pulaski County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Roderick Smothers (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 842 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 52% |
| Male | 48% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 4.4% |
| Black | 79.2% |
| Hispanic | 3.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 7.7% |
| Unknown | 1.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 22.9% |
| Part-Time Students | 20.9% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$13,014
In-State Tuition
$13,014
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,729
Total Cost of Attendance
$15,360
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 71% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 63% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 71% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $24,736 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $40,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 39% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $15,661 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,460 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $15,092 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,335 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$25,254
6 Years After
$31,824
8 Years After
$38,427
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $14,037 | 75th percentile: $39,896
Student Outcomes
67%
Full-Time Retention
33%
Part-Time Retention
32%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,137
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$5,274
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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